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Wakefield Pugneys Country Park Boat House cafe reopens

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Cruel summer for Northern rail passengers

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Village Post Office not closing despite being up for sale, owners claim

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Despite the looming 2040 ban on diesel models, more than a third of drivers in Yorkshire believe that the black pump is here to stay and that the fuel type will outlive the deadline.

More than a third of Yorkshire drivers believe diesel will outlive the 2040 ban

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Good Samaritans helped Castleford attempted robbery victim

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Checkout these loyal Asda staff

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Body found in Wakefield city centre

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Star scheme helps new centre at Wakefield Theatre Royal

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The UKs 20 best fish and chip shops have recently been revealed, making up the shortlist for the Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award, one of 14 categories in the 2019 National Fish & Chip Awards

Two Yorkshire chippies named in UK’S 20 top fish and chip shops

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CHEERS: Festival chairman Dan Jennings, left, with Alison Lockwood and James Taylor of Two Roses Brew Co.

It’s Woolley Beer Fest next month

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Transport More Transport >>

More than a third of Yorkshire drivers believe diesel will outlive the 2040 ban

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Here's why part of the M62 near Leeds will be closed next week

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There's a wealth of travel options open to those heading to the festival

Leeds Festival: how to get to Bramham Park

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Fresh rail strike for next weekend

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West Yorkshire road deaths rise prompts 'think for a second' plea from police

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Crime More Crime >>

Good Samaritans helped Castleford attempted robbery victim

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Police handout image of Eric Duffield.

Hull man missing after Wakefield visit

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Caught on camera...can you help the police?

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West Yorkshire Police has a low number of BME officers compared with population

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Education More Education >>

A Level results: Wakefield students celebrate this year’s results

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A-Level results have been released today.

A Level results 2018: Your guide to Wakefield district

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A-level results: 5 tips to survive Clearing

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Yvonne Trafford with staff and pupils at Flanshaw during a Dirty Dancing-themed party to celebrate her 27 years at the school

A big farewell thanks to both Yvonne and Hilary

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CELEBRATION: Castleford Academy Ofsted.

Relentless improvement puts school top of class

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Business More Business >>

More than a third of Yorkshire drivers believe diesel will outlive the 2040 ban

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LOYAL BUNCH: Staff at Asda Wakefield in Durkar have clocked up 705 years of combined experience.

Checkout these loyal Asda staff

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Agency boosts its team ahead of anniversary

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Here's why part of the M62 near Leeds will be closed next week

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Politics More Politics >>

Exclusive: The Yorkshire council chief executives earning thousands of pounds a year for election roles

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Political Interview............ Sarah Longlands, the new director of the IPPR North think tank. 6th July 2018. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

Sarah Longlands interview: Why our towns are just as vital as cities in future of the North

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Darrington village is getting older. Pictured outside the village store, from left, Carole Morrell, Andy Tagger and Gail Jenkins. 24th July 2018. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

A Tale of Two Yorkshires: The ageing villages where few young people return

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MPs spent over £1K buying YOUR personal information

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Wakefield missing out on cash to help build new council houses

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Environment More Environment >>

Weather round-up: What to expect in Wakefield over the next four days

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A yellow warning for thunderstorms is in place for Wakefield today

Thunderstorms predicted to hit Wakefield as weather warnings are issued

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This is the reason heavy downpours could bring a covering of Saharan Dust to cars

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Atlantic white-sided dolphins sighted on August 3. Photo credit: Hugh Harrop / Shetland Wildlife.

Good summer for whale and dolphin sightings in the UK

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Health More Health >>

Thomas, nine, toured Pinderfields Hospital as part of health charity scheme

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$The NHS trust says the birthing unit at Pontefract Hospital will not close for good, despite several short closures.$

A birthing centre will not close indefinitely, a health trust has said a week after shutting its doors without prior warning.

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Abi Longfellow

Brave Abi gets gift of life with transplant

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Huge surge in cancelled operations blamed on 'enormous' NHS pressure

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Bill Mulroe at the Dr Jackson Cancer Fund charity shop in Hemsworth, West Yorkshire. Picture Tony Johnson.

Defying stereotypes of older age, the volunteer who is busier than ever at 75

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